Southwest of Hartford, Bristol is a city with a reputation that belies its size. Today Bristol is known as the home of ESPN, while in the 19th and early 20th centuries the city was a manufacturing hotbed, and leader in clock-making and doorbells. That horological heritage is recorded at the American Clock & Watch Museum. …
The Central Naugatuck River Valley was first settled by Europeans at the very beginning of the 18th century. For much of its past, Naugatuck was part of the city of Waterbury, which is minutes upriver to the north. There you can immerse yourself in Connecticut art at the Mattatuck Museum, and catch a Broadway show …
This historic shore town on Long Island Sound has more than 20 monuments on the National Register of Historic Places. You’ll see a few along the Route 146 Scenic Drive. This beautiful road breaks away from I-95 for a circuitous trip through rural and coastal Connecticut. Drawing your gaze on the coast are the Thimble …
The capital city of the province, St. John’s is also its largest city and happens to be the oldest city in North America! As a result, it has a rich history and played an important role in the development of Canada. St. John’s is a cultural hub, and this, combined with its rich history, has …
Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz (or just “Santa Fe”) is a totally underrated capital city located along the Paraná River. With a beautifully modern suspension bridge, a revamped costanera or waterfront walkway, and lots of well-preserved colonial buildings, you’ll find that it’s a very livable place with friendly people too. Santa Fe retains its …
One of the more urban and modern cities in Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán has been called the “Garden of the Republic” due to its role in the country’s fight for independence. The city contains the building where independence from Spain was first declared, and its streets are full of history. Aside from remnants of …
A small town with some big waterfalls, Puerto Iguazú is just a short ride away from the national park filled with magnificent falls that share its name. This UNESCO World Heritage Site of cascading waters might be the main draw for tourists here, but visitors can easily occupy themselves with several eco-centric, cultural, and leisurely …
Known as the “Tuscany of Argentina,” this little wine town is famous for the Torrontés grape and the crisp, floral white wine it produces. There are bodegas located all over the village, so tourists can leisurely stroll between vineyards, taking tours and doing tastings all day. You’ll find post-colonial architecture, a few museums, a couple …
The capital of the western Mexican state of Jalisco, Guadalajara is at the heart of the second largest urban area in Mexico. The city has monuments to match its status, like the Hospicio Cabañas, a splendid hospital complex from the turn of the 19th century, and a 400-year-old Colonial Renaissance cathedral. Also in Guadalajara’s conurbation …
Blessed with exuberant Renaissance and Baroque architecture, Puebla is a World Heritage city on a grid of streets laid out in 1531. This parcel of land, ringed by gargantuan stratovolcanoes, was picked by Mexico’s early colonists as a mid-way point between Veracruz on the gulf and Mexico City. The Historic Centre is bursting with colonial-era …